Novak Djokovic vs. Kyle Edmund: Score and Reaction from 2016 US Open

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Published: September 5, 2016

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Novak Djokovic finally finished a match at the 2016 U.S. Open after a walkover in the second round and Mikhail Youzhny's retirement in the first set of their third-round match Friday. And it was evident why Djokovic is the top-ranked player during his quick win over Kyle Edmund in the fourth round Sunday.

Djokovic handled Edmund 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals.

Stuart Fraser of the Daily Mail said it took on the "feel of a first-round match" as the world's No. 1 player advanced in Flushing Meadows, New York.

The talent disparity was clear, especially in the first-serve department. According to the U.S. Open's official website, Djokovic won 75 percent of his first-serve points, compared to 53 percent for Edmund. That difference helped the victor overcome seven double-faults.

ESPN Tennis noted it was business as usual for Djokovic in the round of 16:



Djokovic wasted little time establishing himself as the clear favorite as he earned multiple early breaks to seize a 6-2 win in the first set. The 29-year-old notched two aces in the opening set and won 14 of 16 points on his first serve.

Writer Juan Jose Vallejo questioned Edmund's initial strategy:



The U.S. Open shared one of Djokovic's impressive winners:



It was more of the same in the second set, as the Serbian star won the first four games behind two breaks. Edmund got on the board by holding serve in the fifth and pushed Djokovic to deuce in the next game, but the 12-time major champion prevailed and won the second set 6-1.

Mike Dickson of the Daily Mail reacted to the dominance on display:



Djokovic continued to look like an unbeatable machine, winning the first two games of the third set. However, Edmund broke back and tied the set at 2-2. Dickson noted the trainer had to work on Djokovic's right arm after the br...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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